Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet | Uses, Side Effects, Price

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Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet is indicated in preventing attacks of angina (chest pain) and treatment of angina due to coronary artery disease. This medicine is also used to manage acute angina attacks in emergency situations and sometimes in the treatment of heart failure or high blood pressure during surgery.

Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,

Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

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More about the Product

Composition :

GLYCERYL TRINITRATE-6.4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Marthahan Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet

Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet is primarily indicated in preventing attacks of angina (chest pain) and treating angina due to coronary artery disease. Angina occurs when the heart does not receive sufficient oxygen.

Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet contains Glyceryl Trinitrate, which works by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the heart's oxygen demand.

Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet may cause common side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea and vomiting, sweating, paleness, fainting, and flushing (warm or red skin). Most of these side effects are temporary and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

You should not take Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients or are taking medication for hypertension, glaucoma, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, or anemia. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines.

Uses of Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet

Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet is used in the treatment of angina (heart-related chest pain). The detailed uses of Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet are as follows:

Relieves chest pain: Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet helps ease angina by relaxing and widening blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart.
Prevents angina attacks: Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet reduces the frequency and severity of chest pain episodes.

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Directions for Use

Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
Swallow Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Key Benefits

Provides fast relief from chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Relaxes and widens blood vessels, allowing better circulation to the heart.
Decreases the pressure on the heart, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.
Can be used before physical activity to help prevent chest pain episodes.
Sublingual tablets work quickly because they are absorbed directly under the tongue.

How Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet Works

Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet contains Glyceryl Trinitrate, a vasodilator in nature, which works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the demand for oxygen the heart requires. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina. The dose of Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet may be required to increase after a certain time as tolerance may develop after some time. Your doctor might increase the dose depending on your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet may include headaches, a fast heartbeat or feeling dizzy, and severe hypotension. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet if you are allergic to nitrates or its ingredients.
Inform your doctor if you are taking other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products.
If you have kidney disease, drink or have ever consumed large amounts of alcohol, have anaemia or have a heart attack, Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet should be taken with caution and only if prescribed by a doctor.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet .
Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position; hence take care and rise slowly from a sitting or lying position.

Drug-Drug Interactions

Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil

Critical

Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine

Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil

Critical

How does the drug interact with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet:
Taking Avanafil and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Avanafil and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine

Critical

How does the drug interact with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Methylergometrine with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet can increase the levels and side effects of Methylergometrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylergometrine with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil

Critical

How does the drug interact with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet:
Taking Vardenafil and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vardenafil and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Glyceryl trinitrateLevobupivacaine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Levobupivacaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Levobupivacaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Glyceryl trinitrateMepivacaine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Mepivacaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mepivacaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Glyceryl trinitrateChloroprocaine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Chloroprocaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloroprocaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Glyceryl trinitrateBupivacaine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of bupivacaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet can increase the risk and severity of developing methemoglobinemia, (Red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking bupivacaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Glyceryl trinitrateEtidocaine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Etidocaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Etidocaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Glyceryl trinitrateTetracaine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Tetracaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tetracaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Glyceryl trinitrateProcaine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Procaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking procaine and Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Diet

Eat a heart-healthy diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Reduce salt intake to help control blood pressure and protect heart health.
Limit fatty and fried foods to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Lifestyle changes

Do moderate exercises such as walking or light stretching to maintain heart health.
Avoid heavy physical exertion that may trigger chest pain or angina.
Rest immediately if chest pain occurs and use the sublingual tablet as prescribed.
Consult your doctor before starting new exercises, especially if you have heart disease.

Stress management

Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation to reduce stress.
Maintain regular sleep habits to support heart health and reduce anxiety.
Avoid emotional stress and overexertion, as they may trigger angina (chest pain).

Habits

Avoid excessive alcohol and smoking, as it may increase dizziness and lower blood pressure.

Habit Forming

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Concomitant use of nitrates and alcohol may cause hypotension. Hence, avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet .

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before taking Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet . Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

If you are a breastfeeding mother, inform your doctor before taking Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet . Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Driving

Unsafe

Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, driving or operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided after taking this medicine.

Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet as it may cause circulation abnormalities through the liver.

Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet .

Children

Unsafe

Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

Heart

Safe if prescribed

Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet is commonly used to treat angina and improve heart blood flow. It must be taken under medical supervision, especially if you have low blood pressure or recent heart complications.

Geriatrics

Caution

Geriatric patients can take Nitroglyder CR 6.4 Tablet , but only under medical supervision. Age-related sensitivity to blood pressure changes and dizziness requires careful dose adjustment and monitoring.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A 20-Industrial Suburb, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru - 560 022

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

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